Thermal spray coatings in industrial boiler environments: A review
Jayson Anil Pinto, K. Narayan Prabhu
Abstract. Fired Boilers are integral parts of modern Petroleum Refineries and Thermal Power Plants where their reliability directly impacts both the productivity and financial performance. The pressurized components of these boilers are susceptible to various corrosion mechanisms, which can affect the reliability of the boilers. Over the years, a range of corrosion mitigation strategies have been explored and implemented across the industry, yielding varying levels of success. Based on extensive research and field trials, thermal spray coatings have emerged as a promising solution, offering cost-effective corrosion protection. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of thermal spray coatings as an effective strategy for corrosion prevention in industrial boiler environments. Thermal conductivity considerations in the selection of coating materials is highlighted.
Keywords
Fired Boilers, Corrosion, Thermal Spray Coating
Published online 6/1/2025, 7 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Jayson Anil Pinto, K. Narayan Prabhu, Thermal spray coatings in industrial boiler environments: A review, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 55, pp 141-147, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903612-21
The article was published as article 21 of the book Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes
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